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Test Day

Assessment Process

The entire assessment process takes about 3-4.5 hours and includes:

  • Assessment Testing (Typically takes about 2-3 hours if completing two exams),
  • Online Orientation (if needed), and
  • Educational Planning Workshop with a Counselor (1.5 hour).

These are the required steps to enroll at Rio Hondo College. We have designed the process to help you complete all the steps in a few hours with support from staff. Please read the Prepare for Your Test page and plan ahead.

What to Bring

Make sure to buy a one day parking permit ($3) to avoid a ticket on the Rio Hondo main campus. We encourage you to arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled test to check-in. Please bring:

  • Your Rio Hondo Student ID Number: 00X-XX-XXXX
  • Open California Community Colleges username and password (created when you applied to RHC)
  • A Photo ID (Driver’s License, Passport, High School ID, etc.)
  • A completed Math pre-test if you need to take a Math test.

Math Pre-Test

Please prepare by reviewing the three ACCUPLACER MATH LEVELS: Arithmetic, Elementary Algebra and College-Level mathematics. Select the math level that best fits your math ability and complete the sample questions. Bring this “practice test” with you on the day of your assessment test.

Arithmetic Sample Questions

The Arithmetic assessment helps to determine if you should be placed in Math 33 or 53.

  • If you get 0-15 correct on the Arithmetic Sample Questions you will select the Arithmetic assessment on your test day.
  • If you get 16 – 20 questions correct, attempt the Elementary Algebra Sample Questions.

Elementary Algebra Sample Questions

The Elementary Algebra assessment helps to determine if you should be placed in Math 53 or 73.

  • If you get 0-15 correct on the Elementary Algebra Sample Questions you will select the Arithmetic assessment on your test day.
  • If you get 16 – 20 questions correct, attempt the College-Level Mathematics Sample Questions.

College-Level Mathematics Sample Questions

The College-Level Mathematics assessment helps to determine if you should be placed in Math 120, 130, 150, 160 or 175.

  • If you get 0-15 correct on the College-Level Mathematics Sample Questions you will select the Elementary Algebra assessment on your test day.
  • If you get 16 – 20 questions correct, attempt the College-Level Mathematics assessment on your test day.

Do Not Bring:

  • Food/Drinks
  • Cell Phones (encouraged)
  • Children
  • Skateboards
  • Calculator